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Teenager Extinguishes Brisbane ANZAC Square Eternal Flame

A Brisbane (St Lucia) teenager pleaded guilty to causing a public nuisance when he poured beer over the Anzac Square Eternal Flame and extinguished it. He was fined $200 and has written an apology letter to the RSL.

"He's very ashamed of his actions, disrespectful actions, he accepts that. He's very glad he was able to put it behind him today." Michael McMillan

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News Reader: A St Lucia teenager has been fined for pouring beer over the ANZAC Square Eternal Flame last month. Andrew William Rattray pleaded guilty to committing a public nuisance. The 19 year old will pay a 200 fine, no conviction was recorded. He and a friend were drinking at a hotel, they decided to scale the fence to extinguish the flame.

Michael McMillian: "He's very ashamed of his actions, disrespectful actions, he accepts that. He's very glad he was able to put it behind him today." Michael McMillan.